5 things we would like to see happen this week in McPherson - Sept. 10

For the week of Monday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept 16.

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By Cristina Janney/Managing Editor

McPhersonSentinel - McPherson, KS

By Cristina Janney/Managing Editor

Posted Sep. 10, 2013 at 10:42 AM

By Cristina Janney/Managing Editor

Posted Sep. 10, 2013 at 10:42 AM

MCPHERSON

1. Support United Way

The United Way campaign kickoff- will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at the McPherson Opera House Ballroom, 219 S. Main.

For more information, call 241-5152.

United Way of McPherson County aspires to raise $225,000 by Dec. 31. All funds received through individual, business and employee campaign pledges will remain in McPherson County to support human service programs addressing issues related to health, education and financial stability.

2. Run or walk to fight cancer

The first Giving Hope Cancer Fund 5K Walk/Run will be Saturday.

Registration is at 8 a.m. The walk/run starts at 9 a.m. at Lakeside Cabin in Lakeside Park in McPherson.

Register at www.active.com. Entry fee is $25 for adults; $20 for children (5 and older). For more information, contact Tiffani Eilrich at Home State Bank & Trust at 620-241-3732.

3. You-can-do-a-hill

The 17th Annual I-Did-A-Hill Run will be Saturday.

Registration begins at 7 a.m. at the fire station, 102 E. Walnut, Roxbury. There will be a 2 and 4 miles noncompetitive walk and 2 mile and 6 mile runs. This is a joint project of the Gypsum and Roxbury Lions Clubs. For further information, call 785-254-7355.

4. Stop and smell the flowers

Maxwell Wildlife Refuge will give Fall Wildflower Tours at 10 a.m. Saturday at the refuge, 2565 Pueblo Road, Canton. Enjoy the vibrant colors of the fall foliage and flowers by tram with several stops along the way for viewing and pictures.

Reservations only.

For more information, call 620-628-4455 or email friendsofmaxwell@yahoo.com.

5. Pull a fire truck to raise money to fight cancer

Battle of the Buses will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Lindsborg. Guardians of the Ribbon will have a pink fire truck at Scott's Hometown Foods.

People who have been affected by cancer are invited to sign the truck.

Teams of up to 10 people can sign up to pull the fire truck for a 100 feet timed pull.

The entry fee is $100 per team.

Registration will be accepted on-site until 10 a.m. Gloves are required.

For more information, contact Betty Nelson at 785-227-3308, ext. 237 or bettyn@lindsborghospital.org.

Funds raised go to qualifying men and women to help them pay for sonograms or mammograms.